Richard Dunmyre
Richard K. “Dick” Dunmyre, 76, of Butler, formerly of Chicora, passed away in the comfort of his home with his loving wife at his side early Monday morning, June 7, 2021.
Richard was born June 21, 1944, in Chicora. He was the son of the late George A. and Edith F. Kelly Dunmyre.
He was a 1962 graduate of Karns City Area High School and a 1966 graduate of Grove City College, where he had earned a B.S. in accounting.
Dick was a U.S. Naval officer, and had served his country during the Vietnam era. He had earned the rank of ensign, and was later promoted to LTJG. Dick was very proud of his service aboard the USS Yorktown, where he participated in the production of the movie, “Tora Tora Tora” and was most especially proud of participating in the ocean rescue and retrieval of the crew of Apollo 8.In his early years, he had been employed as an accountant with Carbis Walker in Butler. Dick was also a partner and accountant at Dunmyre Trucking in Chicora for many years. Later, Dick established Richard K. Dunmyre Accounting in Chicora, which he operated for more than 40 years. His many clients cherished his friendship and trusted his wise counsel.Dick enjoyed traveling and the company of his family, playing computer games, puzzles, and was an avid reader.He had been a longtime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chicora, and had served the church as accountant for many years. He most recently became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Butler.He is survived by his wife, Violet M. “Vie” Harris Dunmyre, whom he married in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chicora on March 15, 1969; two daughters, Allison M. Broz and her husband, Eric, of Youngstown, Ohio, and Andrea K. Dunmyre of Butler; a brother, Kevin P. Dunmyre of Butler; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sandra Dunmyre of Butler, Paul Harris Jr. and his wife, Sue, of Boise, Idaho, Raymond Dale Harris and his wife, Joan, of Valencia, and Timothy J. Harris and his wife, Carolyn, of Flatonia, Texas; a cousin, Donna Dunmyre of Chicora; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by a brother, Jack A. Dunmyre; and his cousin, who was like a brother to him, Terry Dunmyre.DUNMYRE — Friends of Richard K. “Dick” Dunmyre, who died Monday, June 7, 2021, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora-Fenelton Road, Chicora.Military honors will be accorded at 6:45 p.m. by members of the Chicora and East Brady American Legion posts.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Dr., Butler, with church pastor, the Rev. Joel Benson officiating. Friends will be received at the church one hour before the service.Memorial contributions in Dick's name may be made to Lutherlyn, P.O. Box 355, Prospect, PA 16052, or by visiting www.lutherlyn.com.For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.
